Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent: Road Trip Guide & Distance

42.9 miles 69 km · straight line
52.9 miles actual route 85.1 km · driving distance
1h 6min estimated drive time
£8 - £10 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
275° W bearing direction

How far is Nottingham from Stoke-on-Trent?

The distance from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent is 42.9 miles (69 km) as the crow flies. Stoke-on-Trent is located W of Nottingham. By car, the driving distance is approximately 52.9 miles, taking about 1h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Nottingham and Stoke-on-Trent. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Nottingham to Stoke-on-Trent

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 6min £8 - £10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 19min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Nottingham & Stoke-on-Trent

Quick Facts

Nottingham
52.95°N, 1.16°W
Europe/London
52m elevation
Stoke-on-Trent
53.00°N, 2.19°W
Europe/London
114m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 580.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM